July 18, 2020
Yes, Israel's Navy Is Nuclear-Armed
Israel isn't fooling around with its defense.
by Robert Beckhusen
Key point: Israel does not officially confirm it has nuclear weapons. But it does and it has the submarines with which to launch them.
Israel’s navy is the smallest branch of the Israel Defense Forces. However, the need to protect Israel’s recently-established gas rigs in the Mediterranean against missile and terrorist attacks presents the Israeli navy with a profound challenge.
In addition, the Israeli submarine fleet is of tremendous strategic importance—particularly regarding a possible Iranian military nuclear program. Thus, Israel’s navy plays a vital role for Jerusalem’s security.
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/yes-israels-navy-nuclear-armed-165071
